Newsletters & Interviews

We invite you to stop by for behind the scenes tidbits, stories about food culture and introductions to local artisans, food tech innovations, and more.

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Interview with Elad Massuri

Bringing Israeli Food Passion to LA, Journalist Elad Massuri, Bridges the Gap Between Jewish American Culture and New Israeli Cuisine

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The Pastry Box

Israel’s Most Talked-About Bakery is a Japanese Love Story

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Nathan’s May 2022 Newsletter

This month’s newsletter has a local flair! We will dig into food culture with culinary expert Dan Lerner behind Tel Aviv’s Bulthaup Culinary School, learn about Uri Buri, one of the most influential chefs in Israel, and get some local recipes. Then, tune in to our podcast to learn more about the foundations of Israeli food with Chef Erez Komarovsky, who has been one of the key players in the Israeli food revolution. Let’s break pita!

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Interview with Dan Lerner

Dan Lerner, A Food Expert Bringing Israeli Food Culture to Locals Through Tel Aviv’s Bulthaup Culinary Academy

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Uri Buri

How A Bearded Man Was Able to Put Akko on the Map and Change the Restaurant Scene

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Nathan’s April 2022 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we’ll reflect on habits and how to focus on what you want, and introduce you to Naomi Sheffield who is creating a kosher empire in the raw food world. We’ll also talk to Culinary Author Ruth Nieman about how living on a Kibbutz shaped her love for food, and we’ll share some recipes too!

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18Karrots Caffé

The concept of dessert has always had a bad reputation, but it’s a critical factor in our enjoyment of food. But does dessert always have to be sweet – and do we really need to deny our cravings when they strike?

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Nathan’s March 2022 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we will introduce you to Ronen Arditi, a mover and a shaker in the world of Israeli culinary; we’ll talk Purim, a holiday for food-lovers, and we’ll share a quintessential street food business for when you visit Israel.

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Interview with Ronen Arditi

Interview with Ronen Arditi. Ronen is the mastermind behind IWSI, the Israel Wine and Spirit Institute and former owner of Bellini restaurant. Ronen is also one of the founders of the WSET foundation in Israel, which branched out from London’s Dualis, a non-profit that helps at-risk youth.

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Ha Kosem

Where to Find the Falafel Magic in Israel

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Interview with Danielle Levin

Interview with Danielle Levin, a public health professional dedicated to tackling issues related to poverty through food education and food solutions.

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Shamna Foods

From Waste to Wealth, Shamna Foods Uses the Waste of Vegetables to Create Optimum Nutrition

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Nathan’s January 2022 Newsletter

So many beginnings, so little time! Our Podcast -”What’s Burning”- is live! A new video series, new trees have been planted, and a plethora of opportunities in food.

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Interview with Mitchell Davis

Interview with Mitchell Davis, Cookbook Author, Former Chief Strategy Officer for the James Beard Foundation and - What's Burning- Podcast Host

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ChickP

Israel’s Fixation on Everything Chickpea Reaches New Heights with ChickP Protein

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